The Severity of Pectus Excavatum Defect Is Associated With Impaired Cardiopulmonary Function

Tiffany J Zens,Alejandra M Casar Berazaluce,Todd M Jenkins,William Hardie,Tarek Alsaied,Justin T Tretter,Ryan Moore,Karla Foster,Robert J Fleck,Rachel E Hanke,Brandon E Colvin,Aaron P Garrison,Aimee Kraemer,Eric Crotty, Michael Taylor,Victor F Garcia,Rebeccah L Brown

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery（2022）

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Abstract

The severity of pectus excavatum is associated with ventricular systolic dysfunction. Pectus excavatum impacts right and left ventricular systolic function and can also impact exercise tolerance. The Haller index and correction index may be the most useful predictors of impairment.

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pectus excavatum defect,impaired cardiopulmonary function

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